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Professional Land Management (Landman)

The Professional Land Management (Landman) concentration is accredited by the American Association of Professional Landmen. The University of Wyoming program prepares nationally accredited professional landmen for long-term competitive success in the energy industry. The landman has an important role in maintaining sound stewardship of energy resources and applying knowledge in energy, geology, engineering, business, law, economics, finance and regulatory policy.

Make a difference in people's lives by building trustworthy relationships and seeking mutually beneficial solutions to energy exploration and production issues.

What is a landman?

Determines ownership and title of surface and subsurface rights

Negotiates leases with landowners and develops and administers mutually beneficial contracts and royalties with the assistance of corporate counsel to allow exploration and production

Coordinates field exploration activities connecting the lease owners and the exploration/production company

So what does a landman really do?

Courses

Students take courses in communication, mathematics, statistics, business, economics, land management, energy, geographic information systems (GIS), law and negotiation. To provide a more rounded experience, Professional Land Management students take classes during their senior year including Property Law I and II, Contracts, Oil and Gas Law, Public Lands, and Advanced Oil and Gas Law.